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Phillies owner John Middleton wants to "make a splash" at the trade deadline, Fancred Sports reported Friday. If he were to acquire Machado that would certainly qualify, as he is the most coveted bat on the market.

According to the Athletic, the Phillies will not include top pitching prospect Sixto Sanchez. However, the report also stated the Orioles are interested in Adonis Medina, who is a very good prospect in his own right.

#Orioles have ramped up background work on #Phillies prospects, responding to Phils' increased interest in Machado, sources tell The Athletic. Phils won't move RHP Sixto Sanchez but are willing to trade from SP depth from Low A to AAA. RHP Adonis Medina of interest to O's.

Medina is slated to pitch for the World Team Sunday in the All-Star Futures game and has amassed 75 strikeouts in 71 1/3 innings pitched at High-A Clearwater this season. He is Philadelphia's No. 2 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline.

The Athletic also reported Friday the Brewers were falling back in the negotiations, so the team may have adjusted its offer.

The same report stated the Dodgers and Yankees had made the strongest offers to acquire Machado. It also said the Brewers remain active in trying to get Machado as well and they are in need of a bat as they have lost six of their last eight.